Ambidexterity penetration across multiple organizational levels in an aerospace and defense organization

Kassotaki, O.; Paroutis, S.; Morrell, K.

doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2018.06.002

Ambidexterity penetration across multiple organizational levels in an aerospace and defense organization

Kassotaki, O.; Paroutis, S.; Morrell, K.

Authors

O. Kassotaki

S. Paroutis

K. Morrell

Abstract

The ambidexterity framework, which comprises two contradictory, yet interrelated processes of exploration and exploitation, has been researched using a variety of perspectives. Few studies, however, provide insight into the question: how is ambidexterity managed across multiple organizational levels? To address this question, we introduce the term ambidexterity penetration that refers to the enactment of ambidexterity across multiple organizational levels and develop a conceptual framework about how it is practiced (horizontally, vertically and organizationally). We empirically showcase this framework using findings from six business units of an aerospace and defense organization and analyzing data from 30 interviews. Overall, our study contributes to ambidexterity research and offers an empirical investigation of ambidexterity penetration across multiple organizational levels in the context of the aerospace and defense sector.

Citation

Kassotaki, O., Paroutis, S., & Morrell, K. (2019). Ambidexterity penetration across multiple organizational levels in an aerospace and defense organization. Long Range Planning, 52(3), 366-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2018.06.002

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jun 29, 2018
Online Publication Date	Jul 8, 2018
Publication Date	Jun 30, 2019
Deposit Date	Nov 27, 2018
Publicly Available Date	Jul 8, 2020
Journal	Long Range Planning
Print ISSN	0024-6301
Publisher	Elsevier
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	52
Issue	3
Pages	366-385
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2018.06.002
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1342507

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